Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science on March 6th at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for First Friday Fractals. First Friday Fractals shows at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. are informational and include videos that explain a bit about the math behind the most popular fractal (the Mandelbrot set) and provide […]
Voices in Science Evening Lecture Energy and Water: The Economics of Conservation and Sustainability By Janie Chermak, Ph.D., Department of Economics UNM Join us for this unique lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque. Water is necessary to sustain life and energy is essential to all water production processes. The […]
Culture, skill, and entertainment are the focus of the Museum’s 21st-annual Cowboy Days celebration. Enjoy charreada demos and trick roping by Daniel Castro and Lienzo Charro El Pedregal at 11 a.m. each day, horse training by world-renowned trainer Josh Armstrong at 1 p.m. each day, chuck wagon cooking, children’s activities, cowboy music, stagecoach, mini-train, and […]
The National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation have partnered with state arts agencies to support the expansion of Poetry Out Loud, a program that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This event is free and open to the public. Hosted by the New Mexico Museum […]
Please join us for a lite public reception in our main lobby to celebrate the opening of our new short-term exhibition, Looking Back: Reflecting on Collections. The Women’s Board will provide refreshments from 1-3pm, while supplies last, and admission to the museum will be complimentary during these (2) hours hours.
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM- WOMEN IN SCIENCE Join us Tuesday, March 10th from 10 am-11 am for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Story Time. We’ll be celebrating women in science! Come hear inspiring stories about women in different scientific fields and the paths they took to become scientists. We’ll also be […]
Relaxed Nights...at the Museum are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Relaxed Nights are evenings for anyone who might get overwhelmed by crowds, sounds, or flashing lights. Or, for individuals who simply enjoy smaller crowds. These sensory friendly evenings, 5:30-8pm, are for guests of all ages and will feature special, […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, for a special demonstration with Dolores Lewis and her niece, Claudia Mitchell (both Acoma Pueblo). Dolores began practicing pottery making early in her life while Claudia is a relative newcomer, having started in 2013. Both potters benefited from the instruction and assistance of Lucy Lewis, Dolores’s mother, an accomplished […]
March 13 & 14 8 pm—Friday 2 pm & 8 pm—Saturday Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company presents Yjastros 36: El Fuego Fatuo with special guest Esperanza Fernández. Yjastros 36: El Fuego Fatuo exemplifies the professional company’s identity as both a culturally authentic disseminator of the Spanish/Andalusian art form of flamenco and a uniquely American flamenco repertory company, rooted deeply in […]
Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for a teen panel about water protection. Enjoy a live simulcast of teen with the Smithsonian on environmental issues. There will be breakout discussions on local water issues and exhibitors showcasing local organizations’ work related to water. Sustainable food and much more! For more information & […]
10 am; dancing begins at approximately 12 pm Join us as Kalpulli Ehecatl and Kalpulli Izkalli host Yankwik Xiwitl, or Mexika/Aztec New Year, on the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor. The free public event, ushering in Chikyei Tekpatl/Ocho Pedernal/Eight Stone Blade, features fire making with a hand drill, an offering of flowers and fruit, and ritual Aztec […]
MIAC Curators gather in the lobby of the Museum on the third Wednesday of each month awaiting whatever treasures may walk through the door. This is your opportunity to bring a family heirloom, something special from your collection, or a piece you know nothing about. Naturally, curators prefer to examine items from the Southwest, but […]
Copyright Statement | Inspection of Public Records | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use
Copyright © 2009 – 2023 New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.